Food was wonderful. Problem is it is so loud you have to shout at each other to carry on a conversation. Had a headache by the time I left. Service was good. read more

I cannot rave enough about this place! Definitely one of my favorite local go-tos, whether it's brunch or dinner. The ambiance is great, the food selection is endless, and everything I've had has been so good! Also, the service is always very pleasant. I especially love the spicy tuna sushi, ceviche, and steak, always cooked exactly how I like it! And their happy hour menu definitely does not disappoint. Highly recommend! read more

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Had a great experience at Buck & Rider! The service was excellent and very prompt from start to finish. The wait staff was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and made great recommendations. One thing I really liked was that they even take drink orders while you're waiting, which is such a convenient touch--especially when the restaurant is busy. The food was delicious. I had the 8 oz. steak filet, which was cooked perfectly and full of flavor, along with the calamari and a side of coleslaw. Everything was fresh and really well prepared. Overall, definitely worth the visit and a great dining experience. I'll absolutely be coming back! I'd recommend making a reservation ahead of time because it can get pretty busy. read more

Buck & Rider — Gilbert / East Valley - Calamari - Seafood Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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I've never been more impressed with a restaurant. Took my Fiancée out for a nice dinner a week ago and will most definitely be coming back. 1. The service was outstanding. 2. The food was cooked perfectly... all the way from the cocktails to the dessert. 3. The variety of selections was amazing. read more

Love Buck and Rider's daily Happy Hour from 3pm-7pm. Seating for Happy Hour does not take reservations, it is first come first served. Seating is in the bar area for Happy Hour. Happy Hour is a limited menu for food, but still includes oysters, sushi, the voodoo fried rice, their breaded fried chicken, shrimp ceviche. - I have been there for dinner as well, but it's pretty pricey so usually just do happy hour. - Restaurant is pretty. Service has always been attentive and friendly. It's really busy all the time, so either make reservations or be prepared to wait. read more

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Hubby & I had dinner here tonight. We made a reservation a couple weeks ago since it's our 33rd wedding anniversary. We made a reservation for 5PM. We were there on time. We had to wait about 10 minutes until we were seated. It is loud in the restaurant, but not horrible. It was a little difficult to hear our server. I believe her name was Rose. Hubby got water & beer. I got water & Tito's & cranberry juice. They definitely were a heavy pour. I wish they would give you a stir sick to stir the mixed drinks because I had to stir mine. I ended up using my knife to stir it. We ordered the dinner rolls. They were really good yeast rolls. I do wish they were served with butter, but they were good. Hubby ordered the beef ribs since we've never had beef ribs & they come with Carolina Gold sauce, which we love. I read in reviews that the sauce was spicy. They must have changed the recipe because I don't do spicy at all, & the sauce was not spicy to me. My level of spicy is Taco Bell mild. The sauce was really good. Hubby liked his ribs, but wouldn't get them again. They were super tender, but a bit fatty. There wasn't as much meat on the ribs as you would think. I got the crab cakes. I switched my side to a loaded baked potato. There was no charge to switch. The crab cakes were really good, There is no filler, but a crispy panko on top. I was disappointed in my baked potato because it was hot or even warm. I also had shell pieces in both of my crab cakes. This is the reason for only 4 stars. They gave us a card, a complimentary box of macaron cookies, & put a message on the board wishing us a happy 33rd anniversary as we left. The service was good, & the food was good. Due to the price we will only come for special occasions. We don't typically spend $180 with tip for a meal regularly. read more

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Buck & Rider in Gilbert just earned a spot in our top five restaurants. We booked brunch here on a whim while our guests were in town, and it ended up being one of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time. As parents, one of the first things we notice is the kids' menu--and Buck & Rider absolutely nailed it. Instead of the typical two or three afterthought options, they had an impressive selection of thoughtfully curated meals. Our kids ordered the chicken and rice, and we were blown away by the portion and presentation. It came with chicken, rice, a generous serving of fries, dipping sauce, and fresh grapes. It felt like they actually cared about creating a meal kids would enjoy instead of just checking a box. The food for the adults was just as impressive. The sushi was fantastic, and we ordered one of the large raw bar oyster platters that was incredibly fresh and beautifully presented. Everything we tried was outstanding. The service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The atmosphere struck the perfect balance between upscale and family-friendly, which is surprisingly hard to find. Our kids had an amazing time, our guests loved it, and we never felt out of place dining as a family. We'll absolutely be back--and next time, it'll probably be for a date night. Buck & Rider exceeded our expectations in every way, and we can't recommend it enough. read more

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this was my first time here but my girls are "regulars" and they took me here to celebrate my birthday and let me tell you what a wonderful experience it was! Beautiful restaurant with a relaxing atmosphere and an fabulous staff. We got a bunch of different appitizers and shared them and the food was delicious and the service was top notch! I'm sure it helped that my girls know everyone there but it was extra special I loved the ticker board and loved my birthday wishes that came up read more

Buck & Rider — Gilbert / East Valley - Seafood Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Love it here!!! Shannon is the best server!! Great food and drinks!! Make a reservation!!! It is always soooo busy! With a reservation we were seated quickly!! Got the tofu rolls! Yum and the baked potato was fantastic! The happy hour here is so great, but unfortunately, you can't make a reservation for that so the wait can be very long for that! Today we opted to not do happy hour so we could just be seated right away and we planned ahead read more

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We had such an amazing experience here! I had the smoked salmon trout and it was delicious I could have made a meal out of it and I also had a 1/2 dozen oysters (3 different types) and they tasted so fresh! The drink was perfect. I took banana cream pie home and it was so good. The service was phenomenal! Marshall our server was so nice and attentive it made all the difference esp when my friend had an issue with her food. This is a great place for date night, going out with friends and family, etc. they have plenty of seating and a great view of the sunset! We will definitely be going back! read more

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This truly felt like one of the best date nights. The steak was unbelievably tender like butter to cut and melted in every bite. Banana cream pie is one of my all-l time favorite desserts, and their unique twist on it was so well done. Even the Brussels sprouts stood out, served with a whipped cheese dip that was unexpectedly delicious. Overall, it was such a special meal, made even better sharing it with someone I love, we cant wait to come back read more

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I'm a huge fan of Buck & Rider Arcadia and have been countless times over the years as it's close to my home. So when this Gilbert / East Valley location opened, and my husband and I found ourselves in the area with a couple of hours to spare, we decided to stop in for a bite with another couple. We didn't have a reservation but we were seated no problem (it was a weeknight and not super busy at the time). We found the service, ambiance and food just as consistent as the other location. We enjoyed a sushi roll, a crab cake, and a steak... no drinks this time but we would definitely return. If you're celebrating a special occasion, ask to put a message on their big board - such a nice touch! read more

Buck & Rider — Gilbert / East Valley - Hamachi & Salmon Roll - Seafood Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

One of the most consistent restaurants in terms of quality and service! Sebastian was an amazing server and a favorite for brunch read more

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Wowow looooove. Can't believe it took me so long to come here. Made a reservation for 7:30pm on a Wednesday for 5. We got there early (6pm) and decided to partake in happy hour at the bar (we lucked out w no wait). We went IN on the happy hour deals: For food, loved the oysters (one of each kind is a must), ceviche was MASSIVE (also a must), and fried chicken was good. The specialty roll of the night was salmon + yellowtail, which was good but on the smaller side. Also got a singular oishii shrimp, but it was indeed oishii - very tender and large. For drinks, loved the Ace in the Hole, Kyoto Sour was good but a tad small, and a nice lil' espresso martini to finish. HH pricing ended up being 2/3 of original price, which seems like a great deal since everything was so tasty. Suddenly it was 7:30pm and we migrated to our table, martinis in hand. We did family style, ordering crispy tuna rice (very yum), calamari (good), 2 orders of crab cakes (one w fries, one w baked potato), and a clam chowder. As a Marylander, the crab cakes were large and packed with real crab, no filler. Wish there was Old Bay, but still very happy w these cakes. Tasty shoestring fries as well. Will definitely be back for happy hour!! Ambiance is amazing - cozy, dim but not too dark, and well-decorated. All staff, from the hostess, bar staff, waiters/waitresses, and busboys were friendly and looking sharp. Parking is annoying as expected, given how popular the area is. read more

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If you love fresh seafood, this restaurant is amazing. The ambience is fun and inviting. I would definitely recommend this specific location for a person that loves seafood. Wants a fun environment. Love to have some fun. place was amazing. read more

Parking is a zoo at any location in the Agritopia shopping center area (Higley and Ray). Often times, I avoid coming due to this parking lot if it's a known busy time like a Friday night. We had our heart set, so we braved the parking lot and the quoted 1-1.5hr wait (actual wait time: 53 minutes). Greatly appreciate the staff member who took drink orders while we waited as a martini eases the time waiting! Plus, they had a hydration station with water that is much needed in our Arizona heat - thank you! Our server Alex was phenomenal and provided great insights with recommendations. We greatly appreciate it as it was both of ours first time visiting this establishment to try the Arizona Restaurant Week specials. For my 1800th review on Yelp, I couldn't think of a more fitting review - Arizona Restaurant Week helping me venture out to try somewhere new (the Yelp way)! Lastly regarding the experience, it was quite loud due to it being busy, so appreciate Alex repeating somethings over. Thanks for the great service to make this a great night out! What We Ordered: ~ Onward and Upward (Non-alcoholic): my boyfriend enjoyed the flavor, but wild to think a NA drink is $15! He said likely not a do over. ~ Dirty Vodka Martini + Blue Cheese-stuffed Olives: the first outside was not as good as the one at the table. I'd definitely buy another when returning, especially dining in as the olives were delicious. ~ Fresh Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls: very delicious, and we enjoyed! Definitely a splurge as the price point was $12 for 5 rolls. I did find myself wishing they were served with a nice French butter or even a honey cinnamon butter, which would elevate these and help me justify the price point. ~ Arizona Restaurant Week which included a starter, entree, and the selected dessert (boyfriend: Oysters + Sushi selection and me: Caesar Salad + blackened Texas Redfish): Both my boyfriend and I throughly enjoyed and thought it was well worth the $55 per guest price point. Standouts for him were the oysters and sushi, stating they were very fresh. My standout was the delicious redfish, and the sushi as I tried some of his. Everything was fresh and flavorful! We left talking about when we can return for their actual menu versus restaurant week. Love finding great local places via Arizona Restaurant Week. If in the area, stop by this location! read more

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Buck & Rider is absolutely one of my favorite places to go for happy hour and dinner in general. The atmosphere is fantastic, and their patio is one of the best spots to sit. Do keep in mind though that happy hour doesn't apply on the patio!! The food here is consistently incredible, and all of their appetizers and shareables are amazing as well. The staff is always warm, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, and service is typically quick with regular check-ins. On this visit, I started with the crispy brussel sprouts as my appetizer and they were fantastic! For my drink I had the "Golden Hour", which was a really refreshing bourbon cocktail. That said, their barrel-aged old fashioned is still my go-to drink of choice. Lastly, for my entrée, I had the trofie pasta (oops, forgot a pic because I ate it too quickly)! This place never disappoints. I will ALWAYS be back. Chefs kiss! read more

Buck & Rider — Gilbert / East Valley - Golden Hour - Seafood Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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So glad my friend recommended this spot! Service was a 5/5 although our server (we were seated at the sushi bar) really didn't know too much about cocktails... she was very friendly and fairly young. I'll give her a pass. I ordered the playa de piña and it was delicious. Perfectly Smokey, spicy, and flavorful. I especially liked the balance that the cilantro brought. Happy hour is a solid deal here. - Oysters were $2.5 a piece and you could choose any type of oyster they had on the menu and it was still $2.5 a piece. 5/5 for being able to choose the oysters for HH. - We ordered the Voodoo fried rice. It needed more real rice and less veggies. But beautiful presentation. I would give this a 3/5. - shrimp ceviche was plentiful!!!! Would have liked more lime on the side or salt. But the portion, the flavors, and the side of chips that were perfectly fried. 5/5. Atmosphere is a 5/5. Great place to meet up for food and conversation. read more

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Went with a group of friends they have great service and super great food! The seafood is so fresh and they also have a great board you can ask them to customize for a friends birthday or other celebrations which is super cute. read more

We returned to Buck & Rider for the 2026 Arizona Restaurant Week. They were extremely busy; however, the service was friendly and professional. The $55 3-course meal had our favorites at an attractive price. The Voodoo Fried Rice was delicious; unfortunately, the 3 oysters did not have any taste even with the sauce. The swordfish with lemon and capers was cooked perfectly. The center cut Filet Mignon was tasty and tender. The decor is upscale; however, not pretentious. This is still our favorite Gilbert restaurant. read more

Buck & Rider — Gilbert / East Valley - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Best place for oysters in Arizona. Good parking and easy to get to. Food is always excellent and service is awesome. The Voo Doo rice is so yummy. read more

What an amazing night we had celebrating a friend's birthday. The food was excellent and the oysters divine. Our espresso martinis hit the spot as well as the pacing of food delivery was perfected. The happy birthday display on the board was such a beautiful touch for our friend. The manager came out, shook our hands and asked how our meal was. We will be back and thoroughly enjoyed everything especially Marshall's great service! read more

Buck & Rider — Gilbert / East Valley - Exquisite drinks! - Seafood Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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I had my birthday dinner at Buck & Rider in Gilbert, and it was wonderful from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, the host greeted me with a warm "happy birthday," and there was a birthday card from the Buck & Rider team waiting at the table. At the end of the evening, they also brought out their delicious macarons as a birthday gift. Such thoughtful touches. Our server was polished, warm, knowledgeable, and completely on top of everything. I started with a sampling of oysters, and each one was superb. My friend, who is not a seafood person, ordered the NY strip, and it was excellent: well seasoned and cooked perfectly. I had the soft-shell crab roll as a smaller main course. It arrived noticeably after my friend's steak, but the restaurant handled it beautifully. They comped it without us asking, and the manager came over to chat with us. He was delightful and circled back again at the end of the evening. Between the beautiful patio, excellent food, and genuinely friendly staff, Buck & Rider made my birthday dinner feel special. We had a fantastic evening. read more

Buck & Rider — Gilbert / East Valley - Birthday card and scrumptious macarons. - Seafood Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

This has become one of our favorite restaurants and I'll tell you why. Whether it's Date Night or even a celebratory dinner this is the place to dine! One of the absolute best appetizers is the Tuna Crispy Rice, if you have more than 2 people at your table you're going to want two orders. We ordered the Yellowtail snapper and that was cooked perfectly, the AOB Burger was okay, but the fries that came with it were amazing. If you're wanting to splurge the Papago Seafood Platter was also fantastic. Service here is always top notch, definitely one of our favorite places in Phoenix. read more

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Have you guys checked out Buck & Rider Oyster Bar in Gilbert? It's definitely a MUST TRY. Great service, great staff, great location and all around great vibe! Oh, and the oysters are c'est si bon Menu highlights: * B&R Reserve Steak Salad * Hawaiian Goldband Snapper * Cold green beans topped with bits of blue cheese * And the true star of the show... the oysters We tried three different varieties of raw oysters ranging from mild brine to medium brine, and every single one was fresh and delicious. We also started with the Crispy Calamari appetizer which somehow never made it into the photos... which should tell you just how good it was Everything was paired perfectly with a couple of Ace In The Hole drinks. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, and one of those places that absolutely lives up to the hype. #musttry #buckandridergilbert #buckandrideroysters #cestsibon read more

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Update: Came for hubby's Birthday again we just love coming here to celebrate a special day! Food was excellent as always. I tried the Chili infused Mescal cocktail and was unexpectedly impressed. Benjamin was our server and he took good care of us read more

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Review is strictly on the type of restaurant Buck and rider is. It's an AI robotic restaurant that has no genuine charm or appeal other than nice decor and good food. The servers are robotic and will ask you every single time if this your "first time dining with us". Never do the hosts or hostess acknowledge "welcome back". When we take our tables there's always a receipt on our table and I turn it over and it says "big spender" on it. We do order a good amount and always the best stuff. But to put this receipt on your table for us to see is beyond cringe, and on top of it their servers will pick it up and ask if I've been there before. 50 times I'm guessing we've visited in the last year or so. Countless reservations under my name and other friends and bar visits for happy hour. Today was my wife's 38th birthday and we came to Buck and rider to enjoy it with our three boys. For the first time in our couple years coming they id'd my wife for her drink she ordered. She didn't bring her ID. The server got the gm and she denied us even seeing our history of how many times we've frequented the establishment. She didn't care that it was her bday or that we had a picture of her ID she was cold, dismissive and short. Nothing you expect of a place that should welcome us with open arms, remember us and make our experiences there memorable. It's a judgement call for them. Deny our best customers who dine here twice a month or more, who have three boys and take her ID picture or lose a good customer. Common sense and standard judgement have been completely lost read more

Man o' man! This visit was one for the ages! First off I'm discussed with MYSELF, for not getting pictures of the appetizers! The Smoked Trout Dip, Oysters , Temaki Tuna Tartare sushi , and Hamachi Crude were AMAZING!!! So good I dug in with my co-workers before getting any pictures! HOWEVER I did get a picture of my entree and dessert which was Their Trophie Pasta and Chocolate Cake slice. Everything was tasty, fresh and bursting with flavor! The ambiance was impeccable and the service was Top Tier! Highly recommended. 20/5 Stars! read more

Buck & Rider — Gilbert / East Valley - Chocolate Cake Slice W/ Ice Cream - Seafood Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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We came in for a late New Year's Eve dinner at 9pm . We were able to get a table without a long wait. The place was lively and filled with people enjoying their dinner. We were seated at their countertops tables toward the back. The place was loud and lively but we were able to have a conversation during our dinner. Our server Britni, was friendly and explained the menu to us. We ordered their Baja Shrimp Ceviche and it was tasty. We each got a plate and enjoyed it with a bottle coke and Tapatio hot sauce. We enjoyed our last dinner of 2025! read more

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We had a lovely celebratory meal here. The service was professional and the waitress had good suggestions and timing. The patio we were sat on had nice ambiance with the fountain going. It was a busy evening but we did not wait long to be sat after our reservation time, or in receiving our food and drinks. We ordered some appetizers, entrees, drinks, and desserts amongst the five of us, so we got to sample a lot of the menu. Some of the standouts were the scallops and risotto (perfectly cooked), crab cakes (delicious and very meaty), and the butternut squash and carrot sides. The Brussels sprouts were a great starter to share and there was plenty for the table. Our cocktails were balanced and well-crafted. We were offered a dessert for the occasion we were celebrating, and we ended up selecting the chocolate cake and the banana fosters type dessert, both super yummy. The prices are a little on the higher end, but overall this was a good choice for a celebration. read more

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40th birthday celebration was a hit. Parking was easy, getting seated with our reservation was a breeze, ordering and receiving our food went well. The dessert was perfect... this is exactly what we were looking for, thank you Elisabeth and team!! read more

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The building and decor is beautiful as is the patio. The patio is perfect with fire lamps and string lights keeping it warm in the evenings. I do really like the extra patio seating the have added out back of the outdoor bar. Be aware you cannot get happy hour in the whole restaurant - only the bar , the patio is excluded which is a bummer. It took us about 30 minutes to get seated on a Tuesday night for happy hour. The bar area was hopping. The tables have stools with no backs in the bar happy hour area - not my favorite for an upscale place. I got a glass of red wine ( that we also waited a while in line for outside ) and the chicken tenders on happy hour. They were tasty . The shrimp ceviche is a generous portion for happy hour and was fresh and delicious. My friend got the oysters and enjoyed them. Our server was not friendly, he was a bit condescending and then didn't speak to us the rest of the dinner. We were given plates that were dirty and needed be sent back. Overall, I was a bit disappointed for such a nice restaurant I expected more. I have been to the Scottsdale one and really enjoyed it . The Gilbert location wait was long, the service lacking, and I had higher hopes. read more

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We went here because of all the hype. Food was not great but palatable. Pretty spendy (for what you get) in my opinion. This place was hopping. The wait line went out the door. There must have been at least 125 wait staff, managers, hostess, bartenders, bussers. We sat in a booth directly across from the bar. The noise was so incredible my mom had to turn off her hearing aids. Definitely not a place to go for a 1st date, intimate dinner or even to catch up with friends. You can't hear anything. It was nice to experience this but I will not be going back. read more

I really liked it. Pricey but good. Wanted to see it in the bar and have a glass of wine to wait for my son but no chance...have had nothing but good food and the anniversary banner for my hubby and I last month that was so nice...oh and the macaroons-great touch. Also got an email asking about my experience. Good move...I'll come back... read more

Amazing experience from start to finish! The food was incredibly fresh and beautifully prepared, the service was attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere was lively but still elegant. Everything felt high quality and well thought out. Definitely one of the best dining experiences in the East Valley! read more

Buck & Rider — Gilbert / East Valley - Front Entrance - Seafood Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Possibly one of the best seafood meals and restaurant experiences I've ever had! The ambience is amazing. We sat at the bar and had a view of the entire restaurant including the kitchen. The place is a well-run and oiled machine. Best quality seafood in the valley. It's pricey but you get what you pay for. The calamari is epic. A must try! We also have the dozen oysters. They were spectacular and the shrimp cocktail does not get any better than this. The staff is incredibly attentive and skilled. Like I said, you get what you pay for and this place gives you the best! read more

Visited Buck & Rider during the week to catch up with a friend during happy hour. We tried their make your own sushi (not sure what it's called, our bartender kept referring it to that), shrimp ceviche, fried rice, oysters, and their ace in the whole and playa de pina cocktail. All of that just for $60!! A great deal if you were to ask me. Although, I didn't love their ceviche or make your own sushi plate, their fried rice and oysters definitely made up for it!! The ceviche was very fresh and refreshing but just basic. The sushi had wasabi mixed in (not a fan) so I didn't love it. I would love to come back and try out other dishes! read more

Buck & Rider — Gilbert / East Valley - Ace in the whole cocktail, playa de pina cocktail, make your own sushi - Seafood Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Happy hour small plates are great and not small (fried rice, ceveche are tops). Good service and ambiance. Secure a reservation.

We enjoyed the most wonderful lunch here! We started with the delightful Crispy Rice Tuna appetizer with yummy sauce. Hubby had the beautiful and delicious Tuna Tataki Salad accented with mango and watermelon radish. Having grown up in the Pacific Northwest, I loved the Dungeness crab wedge salad. Plenty of crab, cucumbers, hard boiled egg and olives that added to the tasty dressing. Friendly wait staff, lots of parking, great menu! read more

Bartender Eric, Alex & Fabian were beyond amazing! Eric went above and beyond ensure that everything was great! They were all were incredibly attentive and engaging, such a fun and enjoyable dinner! Would definitely come back!! Service was incredible, food was immaculate. read more